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Ratio Calculator

Simplify integer or decimal ratios, solve a missing proportion value, scale a ratio, and split a total into proportional shares with visible working.

Live editable inputs

Change the values and see the calculation update immediately.

Formula and working

The relationship behind the answer stays visible on the page.

Assumptions visible

Rates, dimensions and limitations are kept explicit instead of hidden.

Connected next steps

Move into the next genuinely different calculation without keyword-copy pages.

5 : 1
100 : 20 → Scale decimals to integers, then divide both terms by GCD 20.

How to use this calculator

Ratio Calculator applies the calculation described above to the values you enter. The result stays on this page so you can change inputs and compare another scenario without changing tools.

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Enter the values requested by the calculator.

  2. Step 2

    Check the labels, units and assumptions shown.

  3. Step 3

    Review the result before using it in another workflow.

Where this calculator is useful

Everyday calculations

Use the result as a check within this type of task, with the assumptions shown above.

Work and study checks

Use the result as a check within this type of task, with the assumptions shown above.

Planning and comparisons

Use the result as a check within this type of task, with the assumptions shown above.

Common questions

How do I use the Ratio Calculator?

Enter the labeled values above the result. The calculation updates from those inputs.

Why should I check the units?

A different unit or reference value can change the meaning of the result even when the number looks similar.

What if an input is invalid?

The calculator is designed to show an explicit validation message instead of silently switching to another calculation.

Need a different calculation?

Use the calculator library to switch tasks when the question, unit or assumption changes.

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